This week, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its ruling in Harris v. Quinn, a labor case which could have significant consequences on the future of organized labor in the country. At issue is whether public employee’s mandatory payment of union dues or fees is constitutional. This is a discussion on this and other recent decisions by the highest court.
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Guest: Rocío Sáenz, Executive Vice President, SEIU, Washington, DC, http://www.seiu.org
Also, Dr. Mireles Arrested. Dr. Jose Manuel Mireles Valverde, founder and ex-leader of self-defense groups battling against narco cartels in Michoacan was arrested, prompting protests both in the US and Mexico. In this conversation, Dr. Mireles’ son gives details on the arrest and imprisonment of Dr. Mireles and makes serious accusations of corruption against high officials of the government in Michoacan.
Guest: Dr. José Manuel Mireles Valencia, son of Dr. Mireles Valverde ex-leader of civil group Autodefensas de Michoacán, Tepalcatepec, Mexico.
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